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AK53 YLM

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,077 mi
Last recorded166,077 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 166,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 162,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front prop cv joint split

Fail 26 Mar 2025 162,975 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front prop cv joint split

Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,680 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 162,679 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing adrift from mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 162,094 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 161,358 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL hoses . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (inner wheel arches),both rears and both inner rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 160,395 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 160,395 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 159,548 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 155,146 miles

deterioration to exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2017 152,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

some smoke emittence

uneven wear to rear tyre's

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 144,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 140,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 138,018 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 138,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 134,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 130,428 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 130,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 125,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 29 Aug 2009 125,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 12 Jul 2008 97,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre wear on limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre wear

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,744 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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AK53 YLM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 YLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 YLM is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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